Homemade Protein Bars Recipes

Protein bars provide a great meal or snack on the go, but they can be expensive if you buy them pre-made. These homemade protein bars are relatively inexpensive to make, and they are a great source of protein.

No-Bake Almond Cranberry Protein Bars

These protein bars have no processed sugar. Instead, they are sweetened with dates. They are also vegan. They are made with an array of high protein, healthy ingredients and finished with dried cranberries for a hint of sweetness.

Yields 10 bars

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)

1/2 cup almond butter

8 Medjool dates, pits removed

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 tablespoons flax meal

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Place the oats in a food processor and pulse for 10 one-second pulses.

Add the almond butter, dates, chia seeds, flax meal, and water. Run the food processor until all ingredients form a sticky dough.

Turn the dough into a bowl and fold in the dried cranberries.

Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment.

Press the dough into the baking pan.

Chill for one hour before cutting them into squares.

Store squares, tightly sealed, in the refrigerator for up to one week.